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Immunization Requirements

Friday, September 25, 2015 is the deadline to submit proof of MMR vaccinations for all incoming students taking 6 or more credits. International students have until Friday, October 9, 2015 to submit proof of immunization. Failure to comply will result in an Administrative Withdrawal grade from all classes. We encourage you to contact the office 72 hours after having faxed your records to assure our receipt of them.

Health Services is responsible for the immunization records of all students born after January 1, 1957. In order to have your record processed immediately, we encourage all students to come in person. We are located in room 307N.

These students are required to provide legible proof of:

MEASLES (Rubeola) - Two doses of Live Measles Virus Vaccine at least 28 days apart: on or after 1st birthday and dated 1968 or later.

MUMPS - One dose of Live Mumps Virus Vaccine: on or after 1st birthday and dated 1969 or later.

RUBELLA (German Measles) - One dose of Live Rubella Virus Vaccine: on or after 1st birthday and dated 1969 or later.

OR

MMR Vaccination (Measles, Mumps, Rubella - 2 doses after 01/01/1972Dose #1 must be given at age 12 months or laterDose #2 must be given after 15 months of age - OR at least 28 days after first vaccine - ORdate healthcare provider diagnosed measles and/or mumps disease. Disease of rubella is NOT acceptable proof of immunity. There must be proof of vaccine or titers.

Proof of these vaccines should be provided in one of the following ways and at least three to four weeks prior to registration appointment:

Provide an official stamped copy of immunization records from a former high school, college or university.

Meningococcal Meningitis Requirement

Regardless of credit load, all students must indicate that they have been notified of the Meningococcal Meningitis Public Health Law 2167 and have appropriate response on record with the college. This response is recorded in Part 2of the Immunization Form(see PDF Form) submitted prior to the first semester.

Students can also respond through their CUNY First accounts by: navigating to "Self Service" then "Student Center" and clicking on "Enroll" in the upper left hand corner. Students will then be prompted to select the term they will be registering for, and will need to click "continue." A link called "Meningitis Acknowledgment Form" will appear half way down the page. Clicking on this link will provide the student with information regarding the Meningococcal Meningitis vaccine, and allow them to electronically respond.

The Meningococcal Meningitis vaccine is not mandatory, we only require proof that you have been notified and given information about the vaccine. Failure to submit this form will delay your registration.

Foreign Records

Any foreign vaccine-related immunization records must be translated into English prior to submission to Health Services. Failure to do so may delay your registration.

Students must submit immunization information at least three to four weeks prior to their registration appointment. Failure to do so may result in registration restrictions. We make every effort to process the forms as quickly as possible and cannot guarantee your registration if records are not submitted in a timely fashion. We encourage you to contact the office 72 hours after having faxed your records to assure our receipt of them.

Forms can be submitted by mail, fax, or in person. Please include your name on each page of the documents submitted. Forms and photo IDs that are not legible cannot be processed, and this will delay your registration.

We strongly advise against sending forms via email as email is not a secure form of communication and these forms contain personal information.

ExemptionsMedical - A note fromyour licensed physician/health care provideris required indicating the medical reason for contraindication. This statement must be written on the provider's stationary with stamp, license number, and signature.Religious - Submit a written statement (forms are available in the Office of Health Services) of sincere and genuine religious objection to immunizations.Birthdate - All students born prior to January 1, 1957 are exempt. However, all students are still required to respond to the meningococcal meningitis form (see above Meningococcal Meningitis requirement).

Immunization ClinicsAdults currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational program are elligible to recieve a free MMR vaccine through the Department of Health in order to fulfill school requirements. Below are Dept. of Health clinics currently offering MMR immunization free of charge: